Waste that — because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious cha-racteristics — may cause or significantly contribute to an increase in mortality or otherwise harm human health or the environment. 42 USCA § 6903(5). — Also termed hazardous substance. [Cases: Environmental Law 427.]
bill of health. Maritime law. A statement certifying the healthy condition of a ship’s cargo and crew. • The bill is issued by the port authority from which a vessel sails and is shown to the port authority at the ship’s destination as proof that the ship’s cargo and crew are disease-free. A “clean” bill
sexually transmitted disease. A disease transmitted only or chiefly by engaging in sexual acts with an infected person. • Common examples are syphilis and gonorrhea. — Abbr. STD. — Also termed venereal disease.
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A denial-of-service attack carried out by distributing a virus that causes infected computers to try to access the target computer at the same time. — Abbr. DDoS attack.
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warfare. 1. The act of engaging in war or military conflict. See WAR. [Cases: War and National Emergency 9. C.J.S. War and National Defense § 4.] 2. Loosely, the act of engaging in any type of conflict. biological warfare. The use of biological or infectious agents in war, usu. by delivering them via airplanes or
The use of biological or infectious agents in war, usu. by delivering them via airplanes or ballistic missiles.
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